Carbon cutting starts early with a carbon calculator19 January 2021IntelligenceWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityRegion: United KingdomMore: H\B:ERTHawkins\BrownLouisa BowlesClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonWhole life carbonSustainable architectureCarbon calculator
What architects need to understand about whole life carbon and where they need to know more20 April 2023IntelligenceEverything you need to know about Whole Life Carbon AssessmentsEverything you need to know about Whole Life Carbon AssessmentsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Carbon emissionsWhole life carbonNeal MorrisNet zero carbonnet zeroSustainablity
How many dinners is that building worth? Free carbon calculator for industry works for lay readers too9 April 2021ProductsElliott Wood aims its embodied carbon calculator at small practicesElliott Wood aims its embodied carbon calculator at small practicesRegion: United KingdomMore: Embodied carbonCarbon emissionsElliott WoodSCORSInstitute of Structural EngineersDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureCarbon calculator
In association with AutodeskUnderstanding embodied carbon in the built world - and how we can reduce it3 July 2023ProductsAs regulation and technology cut operational carbon, the construction industry must look at embodied carbon tooAs regulation and technology cut operational carbon, the construction industry must look at embodied carbon tooRegion: United KingdomMore: AutodeskTechnologySustainabilityClimate changeEmbodied carbonOperational carbonNet zeroProduct innovation
Embodied carbon calculation tools using AI could find alternative materials ‘in minutes’15 January 2021ProductsLow carbon alternatives could be decided in minutes, not hoursLow carbon alternatives could be decided in minutes, not hoursRegion: South West & WessexMore: Stephen CousinsTechnologyClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonSustainable architectureUniversity of the West of EnglandCostainWinvic ConstructionEdgetrixCarbon calculator
Digital tools to help cut embodied carbon25 March 2020ProductsHow to count the carbon in your designHow to count the carbon in your designRegion: United KingdomMore: TechnologyClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonConor HayesSustainable architectureCarbon calculator
In association with ForboForbo offers EPD-backed carbon-neutral flooring1 April 2019ProductsMarmoleum aims to make specification simpleMarmoleum aims to make specification simpleRegion: United KingdomMore: ForboClimate changeCarbon neutral flooringMarmoleumCarbon offsettingEnvironmental Product DeclarationsSpecification
Embodied carbon calculator app could slash construction emissions8 November 2019ProductsTrials of open source EC3 application show 30% cut in carbon costsTrials of open source EC3 application show 30% cut in carbon costsRegion: United KingdomMore: TechnologyAutodeskSkanska USAMicrosoftArupInterfaceProcurement & contractsCarbon Leadership ForumC Change LabsSoftwareSustainabilityCarbon calculator
Low carbon bricks for your project as disruptors tackle climate change14 August 2023IntelligenceLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintRegion: EuropeMore: MaterialsBrickLow carbonSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyStephen Cousins
Laing O’Rourke switches to low-carbon concrete on all UK projects10 May 2023ProductsContractor says the move will cut its embodied carbon by 28 per centContractor says the move will cut its embodied carbon by 28 per centRegion: United KingdomMore: ConcreteLaing O"RourkeSustainable ArchitectureDesign construction & technologyLow carbonStephen Cousins
Whole life carbon assessments: where should architects start?15 April 2024IntelligenceWhy should we carry out whole-life carbon assessments and where do we start?Why should we carry out whole-life carbon assessments and where do we start?Region: United KingdomMore: Simon SturgisWhole life carbonWLCANet zeroSustainable architectureLegal regulatory & statutory complianceRICS
Concrete ‘carbonation’ could cut production emissions and improve strength20 October 2023ProductsUsing concrete as a carbon sink could capture two Gigatonnes of CO2 a yearUsing concrete as a carbon sink could capture two Gigatonnes of CO2 a yearRegion: United KingdomMore: Sustainable architectureCarbon emissionsStephen CousinsConcreteDesign construction & technologyClimate emergency